An electric vehicle requires less maintenance than a regular car, but it still needs upkeep. Even though an electric vehicle (EV) has fewer moving parts than one with an internal combustion engine (ICE), there are a few things to stay on top of, so your electric vehicle runs smoothly. Here’s an electric car maintenance checklist. Check the Battery The battery is the most critical component…
Read MoreYou may think your car is running fine and that you can delay the expense and time of scheduling a maintenance tune-up. However, maintaining your vehicle can pay for itself by maximizing your vehicle’s fuel efficiency. With the high cost of gas, a tune-up can help your car and your wallet. Here’s how. Tune-Ups Optimize Engine Performance An engine tune-up alone can increase the fuel…
Read MoreEngine oil and transmission fluid are two essential yet vastly different fluids for your vehicle. A surprising number of people damage their cars by substituting one of these fluids for the other. Understanding these fluids and how they work can help you better care for your vehicle. Engine Oil Engine oil is formulated to protect the parts inside an internal combustion engine. Oil lubricates the…
Read MoreOil is one of the most crucial fluids in your car, so when your dashboard oil lights come on, don’t ignore them. Your vehicle has two oil lights: one tells you it’s time for an oil change, and the other tells you there’s a problem with the oil pressure. Here’s more information on what these lights mean and what you need to do when you…
Read MoreAccording to the Canada Safety Council, 23 per cent of vehicles are driving with at least one tire underinflated by 20 per cent or more. That’s a chance you shouldn’t take on the road. Here’s a guide to the risks and what to do to prevent low tire pressure. Risks of Low Tire Pressure Under-inflated tires are a leading cause of tire failure. More rubber touches…
Read MoreCoolant is essential to your car’s cooling system, and your engine would quickly die without it. Yet coolant is one of the fluids seldom checked or changed by car owners. To ensure your car is operating at peak performance, you should know what engine coolant does and when to change it. What is Engine Coolant or Antifreeze? Coolant and antifreeze are two contradictory words that describe…
Read MoreDespite the dangers of driving on underinflated tires, research shows that most cars on the road have at least one insufficiently inflated tire. Here’s why you should always drive with properly inflated tires and how to know if your tires have low pressure. Benefits of Correctly Inflated Tires Driving with correctly inflated tires has numerous safety and financial advantages, including: Decreased risk of blowouts. Low…
Read MoreYour vehicle’s fluid levels are the lifeblood of your car. Fluids lubricate and cool the engine, and they support your vehicle’s major systems. Leaks or a failure to change your car fluids can have catastrophic consequences. Here are some of the essential fluids in your car and when you should change them. Motor oil Motor oil lubricates the engine’s pistons, valves and other moving parts,…
Read MoreSpark plugs are essential for your engine to start and for your car to run smoothly and efficiently. Old or worn spark plugs can cause your engine to knock and misfire, resulting in disastrous and costly consequences. Here are four signs that it’s time to replace your vehicle’s spark plugs. The check engine light is on Your car’s internal diagnostic system will detect if your…
Read MoreSpark plugs may be small, but they pack a punch. Your engine couldn’t start or run without them. That’s why you must be aware of what your spark plugs do and why they’re important. Here’s more on the importance of spark plugs and some signs they might be wearing out. What spark plugs do Cars have internal combustion engines, burning fuel to create the energy…
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